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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for Sunday September 29, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Barrasso, Lummis Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Domestic Agriculture Supply Chains from Foreign Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the bipartisan Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation would protect Wyoming food and agriculture supply chains from being taken over by foreign adversaries. "Protecting America's agricultural and food supply chains from Chinese Communist Party threats is a top priority  more

Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced a resolution designating October 6 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate and emphasize the importance of religious education and the schools and organizations engaged in religious instruction. "South Carolina's children are our greatest resource and future leaders," said Graham. "I am proud to introduce this resolution to emphasi  more

Hageman Votes NO on CR that Fails to Include SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against a continuing resolution that increases government spending while simultaneously failing to protect federal elections from illegal voters. Representative Hageman stated, "I heard from constituents across Wyoming who made clear there should be no consideration of a continuing resolution without protecting our elections. CRs are bad fiscal policy that pre  more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Indian & Insular Affairs Chair Hageman: Committee Conducts Oversight of Puerto Rico Energy Struggle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on Puerto Rico's electric grid and access to reliable and affordable energy. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "It has been seven years since hurricanes Irma and Mari  more

Lummis, Thune Pressure "Broadband Czar" Harris on Mismanagement of Federal Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), in sending a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris regarding her egregious mismanagement of federal broadband initiatives. In 2021, President Biden assigned the Vice President to lead broadband service expansion to rural and unserved communities. Under Harris' reign as "Broadband Czar," the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and D  more

Sen. Barrasso Introduces Enhanced Energy Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was joined by U.S. Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in introducing legislation to enhance carbon capture incentives and energy production. The Enhanced Energy Recovery Act (S. 5212) would create parity under the Section 45Q carbon capture tax credit by giving across-the-board, equal treatment for carbon captured for inc  more

Sen. Barrasso: If Harris Wanted to Secure Border, Why Hasn't She Done It Yet?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, spoke on the Senate floor today slamming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for creating the worst illegal immigration crisis in American history. He discussed how their open-border policies have allowed a violent Venezuelan gang - known as Tren de Aragua - to terrorize communities across the country. Senator Barr  more

Senate Energy Committee Ranking Member Barrasso Blasts Biden-Harris Administration Over Third Quarter Oil & Natural Gas Lease Sale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), released a statement in advance of the Department of the Interior's (DOI) September 25, 2024 oil and natural gas lease sale in Wyoming. DOI is offering a record low number of acres for lease at the sale.   more

Sens. Barrasso, Lummis Cosponsor Legislation to Protect Domestic Agriculture Supply Chains From Foreign Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the bipartisan Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation would protect Wyoming food and agriculture supply chains from being taken over by foreign adversaries. "Protecting America's agricultural and food supply chains from Chinese Communist Party threats is a top priority," s  more